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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 402.98 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 402.98 and 161.12 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 402.98 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/402.98 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 402.98 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 64,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,928.14/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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